DragonForce Debut Sega Genesis-Inspired ‘Heart Demolition’ Video

Are you ready for another dose of Extreme Power Metal? We hope so because DragonForce have just debuted a wild and quirky music video for their new song "Heart Demolition."

The band's affection for video games is in no way a secret and here, they pay tribute to the Sega Genesis console which was released in Japan in 1988 and North America a year later. It's even got a ninja bear that wields a chainsaw and a laser sword.

Musically, it's textbook DragonForce as guitarist Herman Li described. "The fans are really going to like this video because it's classic DragonForce: big choruses and a tribute to the Sega Mega-Drive console," he said, adding, "The haters are going to like it even more because you'll get to see Sam Totman without his hat on for the first time in 10 years, showing off how bald he has become!"

Li is clearly poking some fun at his bandmate, who has a full head of hair, at least as far as we can tell.

Read the lyrics and watch the video for "Heart Demolition" below.

Sometimes I wonderIf love has a meaningFeels like the sadness won’t endSometimes I wonderWhy do we tryWe’re looking for answers in vain

Every step I’ve takenLed me closer to the edgeAnd I’ve fallenAnd there’s no way to returnLost and mistreatedBy your words and by your promisesThe lies were ephemeralBut the truth won’t fade away

Live it upI know I’ll find the courage to be free againThe sun comes after rainLive it upThe struggle has been realBut now I’ve gotta break these chains

How many hoursHave we both wastedOur life was written in sandWe took our chancesBut love turned to hateNothing left but anger and pain

Our story turned to poisonAnd we just drank it allIt was burning down our throatAnd flowing through our veinsThe passion, the furyNothing was like it was meant to beThe truth is hard to faceBut I’m done looking away

Live it upI know I’ll find the courage to be free againThe sun comes after rainLive it upThe struggle has been realAnd I’m done playing gamesAnd I’m done being the one to blame

And I know it will be fineAnd I know that time will heal it allAnd one day you will believe againCos I know, yes I knowSo for now let it go

Extreme Power Metal arrives on Sept. 27 through Metal Blade. Pre-order the album here and catch DragonForce on their North American tour dates below.